Pimp My Uke Artist Profile – Chris Jones

Community Music Wales have challenged leading Welsh artists to design and paint a ukulele in their own unique style. A number of exciting and diverse artists have accepted the challenge, and progress on the ukuleles has already begun.

Drew Sturzan who has done the film posters for a lot of my favourite films. Pretty much everyone at Marvel Comics. I guess I like all artists, and I try to get inspiration from as many different places/people as possible so it's hard to narrow it down!

What's the weirdest thing you've ever painted?

I think the weirdest thing to date has to be a bowling pin!

How does it compare to painting a ukulele?

A lot harder as a uke can be laid down flat! Don't need to worry about it rolling around on fresh paint.

What was your first idea when we asked you to paint a ukulele?

Can I get away with painting it black and writing Star Wars on it?! 9 out of 10 times Star Wars is my go to for inspiration.